Condolences to President of Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas 2012-02-16 18:45:00 Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to President of the Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas following a traffic accident that took lives of several children. The message reads, in part: “It was with deep regret that I learned of the terrible automobile accident near Ramallah which resulted in numerous victims among Palestinian schoolchildren. I would like to express my sincere condolences to you, the families of the victims and all the Palestinian people, and wish a speedy recovery to those who were injured in this tragic incident.”